UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 62
Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news ?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.)
Explanation: The Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in the East China Sea are administered by Japan and claimed by China, with competing maritime/territorial positions.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-They are natural disputed islands in the East China Sea, not artificial reclaimed islands of the South China Sea.
B. Correct-China and Japan dispute sovereignty around the Senkaku/Diaoyu group.
C. Incorrect-There is no permanent US military base on these islands as described.
D. Incorrect-No ICJ ruling declared them no-man’s-land for Southeast Asian claimants.